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After 2,000 years, an ancient pilgrimage road has reopened to the public. On January 20, around 30 people participated in the inaugural walk of the reopened Pilgrims’ Road. “It was just the biggest honor to be among the first people to rewalk these steps,” said Shira Greenspan, a resident of the central Israeli city of…

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A new study is revealing some interesting insights in the Bible reading habits of US Protestant churchgoers. Lifeway Research released its State of Discipleship study, which surveyed 2,130 Protestant churchgoers who attend services at least once a month. It found that 61% were identified as regular Bible readers. On further breakdown, of those who identified…

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A Roman Catholic parish in western Germany is facing a wave of backlash after promoting a Harry Potter–themed worship service that critics say blurs the line between cultural outreach and spiritual compromise. The controversy centers on Sacred Heart Church, which advertised a Feb. 28 event promising a “magical evening” inspired by the beloved fantasy series.…

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Archaeologists working in northern Iraq say they have uncovered striking new evidence that ancient Christians lived and worshiped alongside followers of a now little-known faith some 1,500 years ago, offering a rare glimpse into a region where religious diversity once flourished under often-challenging conditions. The discovery was announced by Goethe University Frankfurt and made public…

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A prominent Catholic priest who has long worked with LGBTQ believers says Pope Leo XIV intends to continue the welcoming approach championed by Pope Francis, signaling continuity on one of the most closely watched issues facing the global Church. Father James Martin, a Jesuit priest and founder of Outreach, an LGBTQ Catholic ministry, shared his…

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A pastor who once doubted both God and the Bible now says his deep dive into near-death experiences led him straight to faith in Jesus Christ. John Burke, co-author of Imagine the God of Heaven Devotional: 60 Reflections on the Heart of God from the Bible and Near-Death Experiences, told CBN News that he began…

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Is it vandalism—or a bold act of evangelism? A viral video circulating on social media shows an unidentified man climbing atop a billboard platform overlooking the Los Angeles skyline and painting over a controversial message that read, “Jesus is Not God.” With a few strokes of paint, the word “Not” disappears, transforming the sign into…

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For the first time in 600 years, a site that has been traditionally believed as the birthplace of Jesus Christ is set to be restored. The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custody of the Holy Land announced that the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem will see major restorations later this year. The…

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Pastor Michael Todd of Transformation Church in Tulsa weighed in Sunday on a viral comedy skit mocking prosperity preachers, calling the social media frenzy that followed a “weapon of mass distraction” aimed at pulling believers away from their calling. The skit, created by comedian Drew Desbordes — better known as Druski — quickly garnered massive…

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Is lifting hands in worship a sincere act of praise or a subtle performance to gain approval from others? That question surfaced during a recent episode of the “Ask Pastor John” podcast, where theologian and pastor John Piper responded to a listener concerned about Jesus’ warning in Matthew 6 not to practice righteousness “to be…
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